How to remove exterior chrome trim?
12-05-2011, 12:20 AM
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Need some advice on removing the exterior chrome trim on my E60. I am working on applying some vinyl on it and it is hella hard working with the vinyl when the trim is on the car. That and I am parked in an indoor parking garage and don't have adequate lighting plus can't do it outside cause its winter and no sun around these days. 
From what I picked up the trim is connected to the car via clips. I got this info from older BMWs so wasn't sure if this was the same with the E60. I also picked up that I simply start pulling gently and the trim will start to come off. Question is what is a safe way to pull the trim off? Anyone successfully do this on here?
Thanks!
From what I picked up the trim is connected to the car via clips. I got this info from older BMWs so wasn't sure if this was the same with the E60. I also picked up that I simply start pulling gently and the trim will start to come off. Question is what is a safe way to pull the trim off? Anyone successfully do this on here?
Thanks!
12-05-2011, 02:25 AM
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Update... Actually found a thread on here that might have the info I need.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/282...l__window+trim
https://5series.net/forums/topic/282...l__window+trim
12-05-2011, 05:43 AM
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You found the right DIY for the project, just be VERY careful not to bend the pieces when you remove them as they are pretty flimsy! I did this a few years ago on my old 545i and I was very pleased with the results, but I also just replaced the chrome pieces with the shadowline pieces. Good luck and let us know how it all turns out! 
12-05-2011, 06:47 AM
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You found the right DIY for the project, just be VERY careful not to bend the pieces when you remove them as they are pretty flimsy! I did this a few years ago on my old 545i and I was very pleased with the results, but I also just replaced the chrome pieces with the shadowline pieces. Good luck and let us know how it all turns out!
12-05-2011, 10:08 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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One final note, when I installed the pieces at the bottom of the windows, I sprayed a little WD-40 as a lubricant to allow them to slip back on without bending them (they bend very easily!). again, good luck! 
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